Squirrel Hayes First School
| Type | Primary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 3-9 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Springfield Road Biddulph Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST8 7DF |
| Reference Number | 124062 |
Squirrel Hayes First School continues to perform well, maintaining its good status since its last inspection in 2018. The school prides itself on strong staff-pupil relationships, ensuring that every child feels valued and supported in their learning journey. The curriculum is broad and effectively helps pupils progress, particularly in reading, where the emphasis on early literacy creates enthusiastic readers. The staff's dedication to pupil well-being is evident, as they provide excellent support, especially for those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Despite these strengths, the school faces a challenge with attendance, as a small number of pupils are not attending regularly enough, which affects their learning outcomes. Leaders are focused on improving attendance through better strategies involving family engagement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 61 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.18%
Girls: 50.82% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 17.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2 | 8 | 5 | 13 |
| 3 | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| 4 | 10 | 7 | 17 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.7% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| Caribbean | 1.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 23 Apr 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2024 | School inspection |
| 25 Sep 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 08 Feb 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 27 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Dec 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 02 May 2007 | Monitoring visit |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 17 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Staff are dedicated to the well-being and progress of all pupils.
- Strong relationships between pupils and staff foster a positive learning environment.
- Pupils excel in reading thanks to early interventions and a focus on literacy.
- High-quality support is provided for pupils with SEND.
- Pupils enjoy a broad and well-planned curriculum.
- The school encourages positive attitudes towards learning and resilience.
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils have inadequate attendance, hindering their progress.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 2 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
|
Our Lady of Grace Catholic Academy
Woodland Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6LW |
0.17 miles |
|
Kingsfield First School
Gunn Street, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6AY |
0.39 miles |
|
James Bateman Middle School
Park Lane, Knypersley, Biddulph, Staffordshire, ST8 7AT |
0.49 miles |
|
Knypersley First School
Newpool Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 6NN |
0.62 miles |
|
Oxhey First School
Pennine Way, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7EB |
0.72 miles |
|
Woodhouse Academy
Woodhouse Lane, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7DR |
1.05 miles |
|
Moor First School
School Lane, Biddulph Moor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7HR |
1.42 miles |
|
Thursfield Primary School
Chapel Lane, Harriseahead, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4JL |
2 miles |
|
Castle Primary School
Mow Cop Road, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4NE |
2.03 miles |
|
Packmoor Ormiston Academy
Carr Street, Packmoor, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4SP |
2.13 miles |
|
St Anne's CofE (VC) Primary School
St Anne's Vale, Brown Edge, St Annes Vale, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8TA |
2.16 miles |
|
Woodcocks' Well CofE Primary School
Church Street, Mow Cop, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3NQ |
2.26 miles |
|
Whitfield Valley Primary Academy
Oxford Road, Fegg Hayes, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6TD |
2.6 miles |
|
Mossley CofE Primary School
Boundary Lane, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 3JA |
2.85 miles |
|
Ball Green Primary School
Whitfield Road, Ball Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 8AJ |
2.85 miles |
|
Kidsgrove Primary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.96 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Academy, Goldenhill
Mobberley Road, Goldenhill, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 5RN |
3.09 miles |
|
Burnwood Primary Academy
Chell Heath Road, Chell Heath, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7LP |
3.19 miles |
|
Dove Bank Primary School
Off Rutland Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 4AP |
3.19 miles |
|
Endon Hall Primary School
Hillside Avenue, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9HH |
3.25 miles |
| Name | Distance |
|
Biddulph High School
Conway Road, Knypersley, Biddulph, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AR |
0.42 miles |
|
Roaches School
Tunstall Road, Knypersley, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST8 7AB |
0.53 miles |
|
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Turnhurst Road, Tunstall, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.93 miles |
|
Kidsgrove Secondary School
Gloucester Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST7 4DL |
2.96 miles |
|
Watermill School
Turnhurst Road, Chell, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6JZ |
2.99 miles |
|
St Margaret Ward Catholic Academy
Little Chell Lane, Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 6LZ |
3.25 miles |
|
Endon High School
Leek Road, Endon, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 9EE |
3.34 miles |
|
Bluebell School Ltd
Gloucester Road, Kidsgrove, Stoke on Trent, ST7 1EH |
3.49 miles |
|
The King's CofE Academy
First Avenue, Kidsgrove, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 1DP |
3.71 miles |
|
Haywood Academy
High Lane, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST6 7AB |
3.98 miles |
|
Aidenswood School
48 Parson Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 4ED |
4.19 miles |
|
Sporting Stars Academy
Field Avenue, Baddeley Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST2 7AS |
4.25 miles |
|
The Nest
Brownhills Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4JU |
4.28 miles |
|
Esland Daven School
Unit 2 Dane Valley Mill, Havannah Street, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 2AH |
4.31 miles |
|
Opal Education
Unit 12, Holland Business Park, Riverdane Road, Congleton, CW12 1PN |
4.38 miles |
|
Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
WESTPORT ROAD, TUNSTALL, STOKE-ON-TRENT, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST6 4LD |
4.48 miles |
|
The Excel Academy
Milton Road, Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST1 6LG |
4.53 miles |
|
Church Lawton School
Cherry Tree Avenue, Church Lawton, Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, ST7 3EL |
4.65 miles |
|
Eaton Bank Academy
Jackson Road, Congleton, Cheshire, CW12 1NT |
4.66 miles |
|
Alpha Learning Staffordshire
Hobson Street, Burslem, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 2AW |
4.69 miles |